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Philippines cultivates farm tours and puts faith in pilgrimage packages

The Philippines is broadening its tourism offering with the launch of farm and faith-based tourism. While Davao is the launching pad for farm tourism because...

Melco to replace Crown Towers with new NÜWA brand

Gaming and entertainment developer Melco Resorts & Entertainment will rename its Crown Towers hotels NÜWA with effect from January 16. A brand of former Melco...

Cebu City Marriott Hotel set for relaunch under Seda brand

With Marriott International’s contract to manage Cebu City Marriott Hotel ending December 31, 2017, hotel owner AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation (AHRC) has announced...

Dusit Thani Bangkok postpones closing date

Originally slated to close for redevelopment on April 16 this year, Dusit Thani Bangkok will now operate as usual until January 5, 2019. According to...

Agung’s eruption worse than Bali bombing, say hoteliers

Hoteliers in Bali say the impact of Mount Agung's eruption is larger than the 2002 Bali bombing, and are crying for more efforts and...

It’s going to be a bumpy ride for Philippines’ Tourism Congress

The Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP), which was created by law to be a private sector consultative body in partnership with the Department...

Staybridge Suites makes Asian debut with two properties in Bangkok

Staybridge Suites, the all-suite hotel brand by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for extended stay guests, will have two outposts rising in Bangkok, Staybridge Suites...

China overtakes US as Philippines’ second largest arrivals source

China has overtaken US as second top feeder for the Philippines with 810,807 arrivals, comprising a 14.8 per cent market share. South Korea remains the...